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Richmond Hill's Fence By-law includes rules for putting up fences in front yards, backyards, side yards and around swimming pools.

From Richmond Hill’s own pages, checked Oct 2026.

  1. Know the Fence By-law

    • Richmond Hill's Fence By-law includes rules for putting up fences in front yards, backyards, side yards and around swimming pools.
    • Richmond Hill's Fence By-law No. 140-90 regulates the maximum height of fences on your property. This includes rear, side and front yard fences, there are specific fence regulations for corner properties as well.
    • Municipal Code 973 - Fence By-law No. 140-90, as amended.

  2. Keep to the fence heights

    • The Fence By-law says that backyard and side yard fences can be a maximum of 1.8 m (≈ 5 ft 10⅞ in) (6 ft (≈ 1.83 m).) in height.
    • Front yard fences can be a maximum height of 1.2 m (≈ 3 ft 11¼ in) (4 ft (≈ 1.22 m).), except on corner properties.
    • Property owners with corner lots should contact the by-law department prior to constructing their fences, as there are specific provisions with respect to these types of lots.

  3. Swimming pools

  4. By-law enforcement

    • Contact the By-law and Licensing Enforcement Section at 905-771-0198 for more information about fences and pool enclosures.
    • Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Written from Richmond Hill’s own pages as published on 19 October 2026. The municipality decides what a permit needs: confirm with it before you apply. Legal notice

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